Minutes after CA Supreme Court decision on Prop. 8, new ads talk up next fight in marriage equality

Just minutes after the California Supreme Court decision upholding Prop. 8, the fight for marriage equality is already on again — as the 700,000-member Courage Campaign, a progressive group, has unveiled new ads and an online petition campaign aimed at getting the issue before California voters again.

Rick Jacobs, founder and chair of the Courage Campaign, said in an e-mail statement: “I am disappointed the Court ruled to deny marriage equality to Californians. These are fundamental constitutional rights that cannot be abolished by a ballot initiative. While we were hoping the Court would rule in favor of equality, we have been building the infrastructure to win marriage equality rights at the ballot box. Our members are ready to do the hard work needed to win.”

His group has launched a 60-second TV ad in both Spanish and English “that illustrates the love and commitment between all same-sex couples and the effects Prop. 8 and the Supreme Court ruling pose to their current and future families,” the organization said.

The ad will air in English (“Fidelity” is the featured song by Regina Spektor) and in Spanish (Jaime Ciero sings “Volar”)with an assist from the Honor PAC, and the Courage Campaigns says it will be seen statewide in the next 72 hours.Here’s the link to the ad in Spanish.